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CrossOverSolo, 12 & 16

Compact Production Power.

CrossOver [krôs’o’vr]1 A place at which or the means by which a crossing is made.2 A characteristic resulting from the exchange of geneticmaterial between homologous chromosomes during meiosis. 3A compact switcher, built by Ross, that appeals to a wide ordiverse audience.We created the CrossOver family of switchers for peoplewith big production ambitions and constrained budgets.The CrossOver Series features the same tough componentsand pristine signal processing technologies as our premiereVision product line yet in a compact and cost effectivepackage. CrossOver production switchers are ideal for usein space-limited studios and edit suites, mobile productiontrucks, houses of worship, entertainment and sports venuesor even as an emergency back up for a primary productionswitcher. All CrossOvers provide full multi-definition signalmanagement and processing with uncompromised picturequality.CrossOver enables the creation of sophisticated, professionalproductions in a compact package.Solid. Powerful. Compact. Go Live with CrossOver!

MEET THECROSSOVER FAMILYMultiViewer (Built-In)All CrossOver switchers come loaded witha high-quality 10 input MultiViewer.CrossOver 12CrossOver SOLOA big production from a compact switcher? You bet! CrossOver has what it takes to get the job done professionally.

Power Packed Feature SetAt Ross Video we understand the demands of a live production environmentand have equipped CrossOver to respond - with big switcher operatingstyle, features and durability in a compact and affordable package.CrossOver easily out performs other production switchers in its class andrepresents a great choice for those with space or wallet constraints.UltraChrome Advanced Chroma KeyingOur UltraChrome chroma keyer uses new Ross technology to performdetailed keying in the most demanding conditions.4 Channel Media-Store4 media player channels are available switcher-wide. These channels can beconfigured as independent video channels or as key and fill pairs. Stills, logosand animated graphics can be played out from the on-board memory loadedvia USB thumb drives or FTP clients. The Media-Store can also be directlyaccessed by our award winning XPression graphics packages.CrossOver 162 Channels of DVE2 high quality 2D DVE channels are available system-wide. These DVEs ‘float’within the system architecture allowing them to be assigned to any keyer as theproduction demands. These DVEs are also available for MLE DVE transitionsand have dedicated selection in the MLE transition area.MediaWipesMediaWipes add powerful animated transition capabilities in conjunction withthe CrossOver Media-Store. Create compelling, animated graphic transitionsand control them simply from the MLE transition area.Built-in MultiViewerA 10 input MultiViewer is included in CrossOver’s standard feature set. Thisclean, low latency MultiViewer has access to all external and internal sources.Source naming and tally assignment automatically follow window routingselections.Multi-Format ProductionCrossOver’s video processing engine can be set for standard or high-definitionproduction. In addition, this powerful system includes 4 internal framesynchronizers and format converters which allow mixed SD and HD formats tobe seamlessly incorporated into your production.MemoryAIMemoryAI is CrossOver’s powerful and unique ability to recall stored MLE“scenes” safely to preview.Typically, complex scene transitions are preset and stored by the switcheroperator prior to the live production. On a Multi-MLE switcher these would berecalled to an MLE that is not currently in use to allow safe preview. On 1 MLEswitchers, safe recalls to preview are normally impossible; MemoryAI overcomesthis limitation by intelligently managing MLE resources to recall settings tounassigned keyers in preview - regardless of original keyer assignment - whilealso ensuring that program output is fully protected. Effectively adding Multi-MLE workflow - It’s yet another first from Ross Video.Custom Control Macros (CrossOver 16 only)Powerful, editable macros that can do almost anything. Record events, recalls,pauses, holds and control devices. Executable from a single button press.Device ControlDirect control of external devices is simple with CrossOver. Control protocolsfor certain Servers and Robotic Cameras are included, as is comprehensiveGPO management for other third party devices.

CROSSOVER SOLOCrossOver Solo is a full Multi-Definition (MD) production switcher[] Produce in Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD) or includeyour existing SD sources in your HD productions.HIGHLY VISIBLE MENU• Intuitive auto-follow menu.DIRECT ACCESS TO MEMORIES• MemoryAI Recalls make forimpressive productions.PATTERN SELECT BUTTONS• Quickly select popular transitionsand navigate the intuitive menusystem.PANEL GLOW• User-adjustable for variouslighting environments.

Big Switcher Power and Quality -Unbeatable Pricing!USB 2.0• Thumb drive port for saves, recallsand Media-Store graphics.DURABLE METAL JOYSTICK• Position wipes, patterns andwashes as well as control Pan andTilt for robotic cameras.FLEXIBLE KNOBS• Continuously rotatable push buttonmulti-purpose knobs.TRUE NEXT TRANSITION AREA• Rapid selection of all keyers with fullpreview.LEGENDARY ROSS FADER• Robust and guaranteed for life.DEDICATED TRANSITION BUTTONS• Buttons for rapid live keyer control.Solo - The powerful, all-in-oneproduction switcher that fits smallspaces and budgets. Introducingthe new CrossOver Solo, 1 MLEproduction switcher, with 12 HD /SD Inputs, Internal MultiViewer, 2Channels of 2D DVE, Synchronizationand Up / Down Conversion, and 4Internal Channels of Media Store forinstant stills, keys and media wipes.Based on the highly successfulCrossOver 12 panel, Solo has thesame features and specifications,however the main electronics andsignal I/O are combined within thepanel as a single unit - reducingcost and size. Providing unmatchedperformance, CrossOver Solois perfect for space restrictedapplications and producers withlimited budgets.Key Features• 12 External Inputs• 10 Input Multi-Viewer for costeffectivemonitoring of sources• 6 Internally Generated Sources• 3 Keyers• 2 2D DVEs• 4 Frame Syncs with Up / DownConversion• 4 Media-Stores for Still andAnimations• MediaWipes• Superb UltraChrome ChromaKeyer• Sync Generator with 3Independent Outputs• 100 Event Memory System withMemoryAI

CROSSOVER 12CrossOver 12 is a full Multi-Definition (MD) production switcher[] Produce in Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD) or includeyour existing SD sources in your HD productions.HIGHLY VISIBLE MENU• Intuitive auto-follow menu.DIRECT ACCESS TO MEMORIES• MemoryAI Recalls make forimpressive productions.PATTERN SELECT BUTTONS• Quickly select popular transitionsand navigate the intuitive menusystem.PANEL GLOW• User-adjustable for variouslighting environments.

Compact, Tough, and PowerfulDURABLE METAL JOYSTICK• Position wipes, patterns andwashes as well as control Pan andTilt for robotic cameras.FLEXIBLE KNOBS• Continuously rotatable pushbutton multi-purpose knobs.TRUE NEXT TRANSITION AREA• Rapid selection of all keyers withfull preview.LEGENDARY ROSS FADER• Robust and guaranteed for life.CrossOver 12 - Ideal for use inspace-limited studios and edit suites,mobile production trucks, houses ofworship, entertainment and sportsvenues or even as an emergency backup for a primary production switcher.Ruggedly built to ensure flawlessoperation, CrossOver switchersare perfect for mobile productionand equally at home when builtinto a production console. Reliable,professional production – guaranteedwith a Ross CrossOver.Key Features• 12 External Inputs• 10 Input Multi-Viewer for costeffectivemonitoring of sources• 6 Internally Generated Sources• 3 Keyers• 2 2D DVEs• 4 Frame Syncs with Up / DownConversion• 4 Media-Stores for Still andAnimations• MediaWipes• Superb UltraChrome ChromaKeyer• Sync Generator with 3Independent Outputs• 100 Event Memory System withMemoryAIDEDICATED TRANSITION BUTTONS• Buttons for rapid live keyer control.

CROSSOVER 16MENU CONTROL• Extremely straightforwardaccess to sophisticatedcapabilities.DIRECT ACCESS TO MEMORIES• MemoryAI Recalls make forimpressive productions.CrossOver 16 is a full Multi-Definition (MD) production switcher[] Produce in Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD) or includeyour existing SD sources in your HD productions.POWERFUL MACRO EDITING• Easy to create, amazing to use.MULTI-PURPOSE BUTTONS• Quickly select patterns, DVEeffects, memories, media, ormenu functions.TOP BUS DELEGATION• Reassign the top bus tokeyer, aux bus, or macrorecall control.KEY TYPE SELECTIONS• Choose between self-keying,linear keying, chroma keying,and DVE picture in picturekeying.SOURCE MNEMONICS• Name sources, select textsize, choose color and eveninvert.MACRO NAMES• Give macros names forworry-free recall during liveproductions.PANEL GLOW• User-adjustable for variouslighting environments.16-WIDE SHIFT-FREE BUS• Direct access to everyexternal and internalsource in the switcher.

HIGHLY VISIBLE MENU• Intuitive auto-follow menu.MADE BY ROSS• Designed to anexceptionally high-standard ofperformance and quality.Compact, Tough, and PowerfulCrossOver 16 - With the level offunctional sophistication offeredby CrossOver, there is no needto compromise on productionfunctionality and quality.HIGH END 3-AXISJOYSTICK• Position wipes, patternsand washes as well ascontrol Pan and Tilt forrobotic cameras.TRUE NEXTTRANSITION AREA• Rapid selection of allkeyers with full preview.SOURCE MNEMONICS• Show current sourcenames for every keyer.Key Features• 12 External Inputs• 10 Input Multi-Viewer for costeffectivemonitoring of sources• 6 Internally Generated Sources• 3 Keyers• 2 2D DVEs• 4 Frame Syncs with Up / DownConversion• 4 Media-Stores for Still andAnimations• MediaWipes• Superb UltraChrome ChromaKeyer• Sync Generator with 3Independent Outputs• 100 Event Memory System withMemoryAIDEDICATED CUT ANDAUTO TRANS• Buttons for rapid livekeyer control.LEGENDARY ROSS FADER• Robust and guaranteedfor life.ADVANCED TRANSITIONTYPE SELECTION• Choose from dissolve,wipe, DVE, andMediaWipes.

CROSSOVER OPTIONSCROSSOVER LIVE EDLCAM 1Non-Linear EditorImport EDL file over LAN or USBCAM 2CAM 3PGMIsolated camera recordingOptional PGM recordingEDL FIleTransferVideoFIleTransferLANVideo and EDLFile TransferLiveEDL is a technology available as an option in the CrossOver Series ofcompact production switchers that tracks the actions taken by the operatorduring a live production. LiveEDL then allows the user to export an EditDecision List text file that can be opened in editing systems like Apple’s FinalCut Studio. The editor then has the ability to quickly access and adjust thelive edit points, enabling a much smoother and faster workflow on the postside of these types of productions.LiveEDL is a unique capability exclusive to the CrossOver Series and isavailable in software version 2.5 or later. With CrossOver, getting an as- runedit into post is as simple as a few clicks on a mouse!CROSSOVER XPRESSION LIVE CGXPression laptop or PCUser supplied hardwareXPression is Ross’ industry-leading high end 3D HD Character Generator. This special packagewith CrossOver combines a full version of XPression Designer software with CrossOver tocreate an exceptionally low cost still graphics solution.CG FileTransferLANMedia-StoreChannel 1HD / SD SDISource InputsCG FileTransferIn this implementation, XPression renders still graphics on a laptop or PC running NvidiaGraphics and sends the stills, with alpha, over a network directly into the CrossOver MediaStore Channels. Stills are typically selected, rendered, transferred, and on air in less than twoseconds. XPression Designer has a very user-friendly playlist system that makes bringing thenext still to air as easy as pressing the space bar. Skipping elements and random access toelements is fully supported as well.The XPression Designer software can be upgraded at any time to a full system that incorporatesreal-time motion graphics playout over HD / SD SDI. This full system is fully compatible withall of the files and templates created with the stills package using CrossOver Media Storeintegration.REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLIESRedundant PSU’s for both Control Panel andProcessing Engine can be easily added eitherat the time of purchase or later when required.IN-DESK MOUNTING KITSMounting brackets allow CrossOver panels tobe easily and securely flush mounted in controlroom consoles.

CROSSOVERSTUDIO SYSTEMSCROSSOVER STUDIO ELITEThe Ultimate Studio System - a CrossOver 16 switcher combined with a SoftMetalvideo server, and a full XPression Studio SCE Character Generator and MotionGraphics System.XPression Studio SCE is a complete hardware / software package providing an SDIinput and 2 SDI outputs for direct video connection to CrossOver. Play animatedgraphics directly from XPression, leaving CrossOver’s Media-Stores and SoftMetal’schannels free to provide other video sources, stills and animated transitions.In addition, the XPression CG can also render graphics directly to the SoftMetalserver, providing almost limitless stills, animations and key layering power.CROSSOVER STUDIOA CrossOver 16 switcher combined with XPression LiveCG and a robustSoftMetal video server.The SoftMetal server has 1 input and 2 outputs of digital video and can recordand playback simultaneously. In addition, each video channel supports up to 16channels of digital audio. Just like CrossOver and XPression, the server has fullmulti-definition support, and handles all of the typical industry file formats.CROSSOVER SOLO GFXCrossOver Solo GFX is the combination of a CrossOver Solo switcherwith XPression Live CG software.This is a terrific compact and economical system for educational,corporate and house of worship productions. In fact, it’s perfect foranyone who wants to produce the best quality multi-definition videoon a constrained budget or in a tight space. CrossOver Solo GFX - aproduction solution from Ross to fit your needs.In addition, the XPression CG can also render graphics directly to the SoftMetalserver for playback of graphic animations.Pick a panel. Pick a package. A ‘Studio System’ is essentially a pre-integrated package of the core production tools requiredfor any live production. Ross Video is in the unique position of being the only manufacturer to have production switchers,graphics and video servers, together, in our product portfolio. This unique strength has led to the creation of these systems.

CROSSOVER FRAMEOPTIONALREDUNDANT POWERWith solidly locking connectorsfor maximum reliability.GPI/O, TALLY, andEDITOR INTERFACESFor professional installations.12 HD / SD INPUTSSupporting all popular videoformats.BUILT-IN SYNC GENERATORTo simplify system timing.CrossOver 12 and 16 ChassisCONTROL PANEL CONNECTIONStandard CAT-5 shielded cable.ETHERNET CONNECTIVITYFor LiveEDL, XPression Live CG,FTP, Device Control and Diagnostics.3 AUX, 2 PROGRAM, 1 PREVIEWMultiple outputs essential formulti-screen and live-to-tape applications.OPTIONALREDUNDANT POWERWith solidly locking connectorsfor maximum reliability.GPI/O, TALLY, andEDITOR INTERFACESFor professional installations.12 HD / SD INPUTSSupporting all popular videoformats.BUILT-IN SYNC GENERATORTo simplify system timing.CrossOver Solo - RearETHERNET CONNECTIVITYFor LiveEDL, XPression Live CG,FTP, Device Control and Diagnostics.3 AUX, 2 PROGRAM, 1 PREVIEWMultiple outputs essential formulti-screen and live-to-tape applications.

CROSSOVER - SPECIFICATIONS AT A GLANCECrossOver - Big features. Small footprint. Powerful,efficient design, CrossOver delivers professionalperformance in a remarkably cost-effective package.KEY FEATURES SOLO CROSSOVER 12 CROSSOVER 16Control PanelPhysical Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) 16” x 11” x 3” 16” x 11” x 3” 22” x 11” x 4”Panel Glow RGB LED Buttons Yes Yes YesSource Selection Buttons 10 10 16Color Mnemonics No No YesDedicated Keyer Transition Buttons Cut or Auto (User Defined) Cut or Auto (User Defined) Cut and AutoKeyer Source Mnemonics No No YesJoystick Positioner 2-Axis 2-Axis 3-AxisCustom Control Macro Buttons No No 4 Banks of 16Roll Clip - Server Playback Control Yes (AMP or GPI/O) Yes (AMP or GPI/O) Yes (AMP or GPI/O)Processing EnginePhysical Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) Built-in to Control Panel 19” x 3.5” (2RU) x 16” 19” x 3.5” (2RU) x 16”Multi-Definition Inputs 12 12 12Multi-Definition Outputs 6 6 6Number of Keyers 3 3 3UltraChrome Chroma Keyer (assignable to any keyer) 1 1 12D DVEs 2 2 2Media-Store Channels (4Gb Memory) 4 4 410 Input MultiViewer with Automatic Tally and Source Names Yes Yes YesInternal Frame Synchronizers / Format Converters* 4 4 4Number of GPI/O 24 24 24Number of Tallies 8 8 8Pattern Generators 2 2 2MemoryAI Yes Yes YesAnimated MediaWipes Yes Yes YesDirect Media-Store Render via Ethernet Yes Yes YesRemovable Storage Media USB Thumb Drive USB Thumb Drive USB Thumb DriveReference Input Black or Tri-Level Black or Tri-Level Black or Tri-LevelInternal Reference Generator Yes Yes YesIndependently Configurable Reference Outputs 3 3 3Editor Port 1 1 1Robotic Camera Control Yes Yes Yes* Conversion and frame synchronization can be set to ‘Bus Mode’, allowing all inputs to be converted and synchronized.